First Steps School is hiring a HOD English — First Steps School in Bangalore
First Steps SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — First Steps School
- School
- First Steps School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.0L – ₹9.0L per year
- Experience
- 5–12 years
- Posted
- 4 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
First Steps School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a HOD English — First Steps School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 12+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
First Steps School, a CBSE school in Bangalore, is hiring a HOD English.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the subject department and mentor teachers
- Drive curriculum planning and assessment design
- Monitor student academic outcomes
- Coordinate with school leadership on academic matters
Requirements:
- 5-12 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate in the subject with B.Ed; minimum 5 years of teaching
About the school: First Steps School is a CBSE Day School in Jakkur, Bangalore.
What you'll handle as a HOD English — First Steps School
Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.
Working in a CBSE school
This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Bangalore
Bengaluru has India's largest cluster of international schools and a strong demand for IB/Cambridge-trained teachers.
Common questions about this role
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
About First Steps School
First Steps School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2014, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
First Steps School is a CBSE Day School in Jakkur, Bangalore.
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